Daniel Davis / Deep Dive, Released on 4/28/25

Russia announced a new temporary ceasefire, its second recently, to coincide with important historical events (Easter and the end of WWII, which is deeply significant in Russia and Ukraine). Colonel Douglas Macgregor interprets this as Putin sending a message: he’s willing to work toward peace, particularly with Trump if possible, but cannot allow Ukraine to rearm. Macgregor criticizes Trump’s suggestion that Putin doesn’t want peace, calling it incorrect. He suggests Trump could reciprocate by recognizing Soviet sacrifices in WWII as a gesture to Russia. Ukraine (Zelensky) rejected the ceasefire proposal, calling it a manipulation and demanding an immediate, unconditional 30-day ceasefire. Macgregor believes Zelensky’s refusal could lead to his downfall, hinting that Russia is now prepared for a major offensive that could capture Kyiv. He argues Western leaders and media misunderstand or ignore Russian intentions, driven by globalist elites in Berlin, Paris, and London, disconnected from ground realities. There’s rising military dissent in France over the idea of fighting in Ukraine. Macgregor criticizes the U.S. and Europe for prolonging the war by supporting Ukraine, suggesting it only leads to more death and devastation. Some U.S. officials (both Democrat and Republican) are still calling for harsher measures against Russia, reflecting a deep misunderstanding of the situation according to Macgregor. Macgregor rejects claims that Putin has reneged on promises, saying Putin has consistently shown willingness to negotiate and has acted with restraint to minimize casualties. He concludes that Russia’s patience is running out and a decisive military action may soon end the war, especially if Western support falters.

Col. Douglas A. Macgregor USA (Ret.) is a decorated combat veteran with a PhD in International Relations from the University of Virginia. He is the author of five books and is the executive vice president of Burke-Macgregor Group LLC, a Defense and Foreign Policy consulting firm in Northern Virginia. He is the CEO of Our Country Our Choice.

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